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Burnley windmills plan stirs new anger
Plans to build three more wind turbines above Burnley have been met with anger by local residents. ...And now those who are opposed are asking people with concerns to write to the power company.
Peter Worden, who lives close to the wind farm, said: "The new turbines are going to be massive and will be right in front of our house blocking a big part of the view," he said.
December 1, 2009
by Tyrone Marshall
in Lancashire Telegraph
Plans to build three more wind turbines above Burnley have been met with anger by local residents.
RWE npower renewables is exploring the possibility of doubling the number of turbines at Hameldon Hill Wind Farm.
The new turbines could be up to 125 metres high, taller than the three already at the site.
Bosses from the company held a public meeting to discuss the proposals with local residents, many of who are against the plans.
And now those who are opposed are asking people with concerns to write to the power company.
Peter Worden, who lives close to the wind farm,... [continue via Web link]
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